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The Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples is a United Nations (UN) human rights expert who monitors and reports on the situation of indigenous peoples around the world. The Special Rapporteur is appointed by the UN Human Rights Council and serves for a three-year term.
The current Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples is Francisco Cali y Cali, who was appointed in 2020. Prior to his appointment, the Special Rapporteur was Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, who served from 2014 to 2019.
The Special Rapporteur's mandate is to:
- Monitor and report on the situation of indigenous peoples worldwide, including their rights to lands, territories, and resources, as well as their rights to self-determination, culture, and identity.
- Identify and address human rights violations and abuses against indigenous peoples, including violence, discrimination, and marginalization.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity-building to governments, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders to promote the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- Engage in dialogue and consultation with governments, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders to promote the protection and promotion of indigenous peoples' rights.
The Special Rapporteur's reports and recommendations are presented to the UN Human Rights Council and other UN bodies, and are intended to inform and guide policy and decision-making at the national and international levels.
Some of the key issues that the Special Rapporteur has addressed in recent years include:
- Land rights and territorial disputes
- Environmental degradation and climate change
- Cultural heritage and intellectual property rights
- Violence and discrimination against indigenous women and girls
- Indigenous peoples' participation in decision-making processes
- The impact of extractive industries on indigenous communities
The Special Rapporteur has also conducted country visits and missions to various regions, including the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, to gather information and engage with indigenous peoples and governments on the ground.